Information and Data Governance Manager role

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full time

Job summary

Are you somebody who can advise decision makers whilst�providing best practice guidance? Then this may be the job for you�

The Elections Directorate�is responsible for�a challenging and dynamic policy landscape, always in the public eye, covering electoral policy and law. This includes how elections are run, who can�participate�and how elections and campaigning are regulated. The Directorate delivers changes that realise the Government Manifesto Commitments and other Ministerial priorities ( introduction of Votes for 16- and17-year-olds, improvements to elector registration, revised list of Voter Identification that electors produce at polling stations, etc.). It is�anticipated�that this work will form part of the Government�s Major Projects Portfolio, which�comprises�the largest, most�innovative�and highest-risk projects and programmes delivered by Government.�The Directorate works closely with electoral-sector stakeholders (the local council teams that run elections).��

The role of the�Information�and Data�Governance Manager�is to�work with stakeholders to ensure�that the Directorate fulfils�all�of�its�information and data management�and governance obligations, especially in support of the Government�s Manifesto Commitments�(such as Votes for 16- and 17-year-olds,�and improvement in elector�registration�and democratic engagement).�The�Information�and Data�Governance Manager will�provide clarity on the Directorate�s approach to�ensuring that information and data are managed and governed appropriately in�policy-making�and �deployment, and everyday�business-as-usual.

Job description

��Knowledge Information Management�� Working with support of central MHCLG Knowledge Information Management and Data Protection teams, direct management of Elections Directorate data and information as the Directorate�s Knowledge Information Manager.��

��Data flow management�� Analyse data flows�so as to�identify�what data is within scope, where it will be used and stored, by whom, for what purpose, and for how long it should be�retained. This includes understanding the opportunities presented by more effective use of data across and within organisational�boundaries, and�exercising an outcome-focused approach to overcoming barriers to effective data use such that the Directorate�is able to�achieve its�objectives.���

��Ownership and maintenance�� Responsible for Data-Sharing Agreements and Data Protection Impact Assessments related to the Directorate�s digital services, and data protection requirements associated with the Directorate�s support of and changes to the electoral-sector business model.�

��Delivery and leadership�� Provide visible and effective leadership in work with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver Directorate outcomes. Develop�clear vision�and standards and champion the use of best practice standards,�tools�and processes. Build strong networks both internally and externally.�

��Resources�� Identify information and data capability needs of the Directorate and its contractor�partners, and�propose strategies to meet them.�

���Stakeholder engagement � Build and�maintain�cross-Directorate and cross�Departmental relationships, and external networks to access technical and professional best�practice, and�ensure that all outputs supplied by internal and external stakeholders match legal standards. Act as first point of contact for all queries�regarding�data protection, including supporting the Information Governance Board (the forum for electoral-sector discussion and feedback�regarding�data protection issues).�

��Guidance and support�� Provide specialist advice and support to ensure successful delivery of�the Directorate�s work�in accordance with�data protection law and Departmental policy.�Provide guidance and advice to�decision-makers�during�the�initiation�of programme,�project�or other work�on�the�selection�of�information and data governance and management�approach, tools,�processes�and proportionality.�Identify�and lead the introduction of best practice processes,�tools�and templates.�Build capability, and�expertise�across the Directorate.��

Person specification

Demonstrable experience of�setting standards for working with information and data, and of checking that colleagues are completing information and data management obligations.�Proven�track-record�of drafting explanatory written material.��Proven�ability to clearly articulate goals�and work outputs,�as well as�tasks,�responsibilities�and expectations;�An ability to quickly understand the big picture and�to�identify�how to quickly�establish�appropriate guidance�and practice;�Proven experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners and setting direction;�Proven ability to work under broad direction in challenging environments�

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �38,732, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes �11,220 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

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